Here is a simple, everyday Jain routine that many practitioners find helpful. It can be adapted to fit your personal situation and whether you follow Digambar or Swetambar practices.

Core daily elements (common to most Jains)

• Ahimsa and truth in actions: try to speak kindly, avoid harm to living beings (including thoughts and small actions), and be honest in all dealings.
• Mindful eating (ahiṁsā-pariyāya): choose vegetarian food; avoid root vegetables if you follow stricter practice; eat with gratitude and moderation.
• Sāmayik (daily reflection): spend a quiet period for self-audit, gratitude, and mental purification.
• Samayik or reflection on karmas (short version if you’re pressed for time): focus on right conduct, non-violence, and non-stealing for the day.
• Pratikraman (confession and repentance) or reflection on faults: acknowledge faults of speech, thought, and action; seek to correct them. In many Swetambar households this is done daily; Digambar practice may differ in form but aims for inner cleansing.
• Dhyan (meditation) and soothing contemplation: practice calm, focused breathing or japa of favorable mantras; cultivate equanimity.
• Seva and dana (service and charity): offer a small service to family, neighbors, or community; give food, clothes, or time to those in need if possible.
• Cleanliness and non-violence in daily routine: maintain personal cleanliness, wear clean clothes, and minimize unnecessary harm in daily chores (e.g., careful handling of insects while sweeping, etc.).
• Jnana and sādhanā (study and practice): read or listen to Jain teachings, or recall the virtues of the Tirthankaras; reflect on right conduct.

A practical day-by-day outline (you can adjust to your schedule)

• Early morning (before or around sunrise)

- Wake, wash, and offer gratitude for life. - Light personal hygiene and simple yoga/stretching to purify the body. - Eat a small, simple, sattvic breakfast if you observe such a pattern.

• Mid-morning

- Practice dhyan or quiet reflection for 5–15 minutes. - Brief mental note of daily commitments to ahimsa, truth, non-stealing, celibacy (where relevant), and non-possessiveness.

• Midday

- Eat a simple, vegetarian meal with gratitude; avoid unnecessary harm in preparation and cooking. - If you follow daily pratikraman, perform a shorter version focusing on self-correction and humility.

• Afternoon

- A short period of study or listening to Jain moral stories or teachings. - A small act of service or charity if possible.

• Evening

- Pratikraman or reflective journaling about any faults that occurred that day; commit to improving them. - Gentle meditation or quiet contemplation; dedicate the remaining hours to peaceful activities.

• Night

- Final hygiene and a light, simple meal if required by your practice. - Sleep at a regular time to maintain balance and clarity for the next day.

Notes on Digambar vs. Swetambar differences

• Pratikraman and daily reflection: both traditions emphasize cleansing the mind and acknowledging faults, but the exact liturgy, wording, and sequence may differ. If you follow one tradition, you can adapt the general structure above to fit the traditional format you use.
• Diet and vows: general vegetarianism and ahimsa stay the same, but some Digambar or Swetambar practices may have specific guidelines about meals, fasting, or wearables during particular days. Follow your community guidance for these details.

If you’d like, tell me:

• Whether you follow Digambar or Swetambar practice
• Your daily schedule (work/school hours)
• Any health or dietary considerations

I can tailor a precise, easy-to-follow daily routine for your situation.